ASOS Box - October

Hello Chiqs❤️

ASOS has launched their Face + Body products, alongside that have curated a monthly box full of beauty and skincare products.

For £12 you get hand picked full sized and miniature products which is good value for money, as some of the products you get in the box cost more than the total you pay on a box. 

Also with no monthly subscription, the box comes on a first come first get basis, paid and bought directly on the ASOS website.

So I purchased this month’s box, which came in a plain white box with the ASOS logo reflecting on top and products wrapped in yellow paper. 

ASOS Box £12

The October box contains; 

BOD Everyday Boost Body Sorbet 200ml. RRP £14.99

At Body On Demand we understand that every girl wants to feel as tight, toned and smooth as possible. So we created BOD everyday Sorbet full effective natural ingredients that :
Instantly hydrate your skin for up to 24hrs of supple, smooth skin.
Help tighten, tone, and smooth your skin through everyday use. 

Alpha-H Clear Skin Daily Moisturiser 30ml. RRP £23

A lightweight skin perfecting moisturiser that works effectively to purge the skin of blemishes, correct uneven skin tone and reduce the appearance of enlarged pores. With a moisturising cream texture, the expertly developed formula will leave skin soothed, hydrated and clear. Containing 10% Glycolic acid, soothing Aloe Vera, Eucalyptus and Tea Tree to leave the skin feeling fresh and clean whilst helping minimize the appearance of imperfections. 

Mini Pureology Strength Cure shampoo and conditioner. Full size £16.00 

Strength Cure system for micro-scarred, damaged color-treated hair. Formulated with Astaxanthin, a powerful antioxidant, the luxuriously creamy formulas help heal and provide the perfect balance of strength and velvety softness, a powerful nature-derived antioxidant, and our exclusive AntiFade Complex, for beautiful color-treated hair. Keravis, Ceramide and Arginine help replace the cysteine bonds and heal the micro-scarred cuticle to restore strength and velvety softness. Containing all vegan ingredients, the formula works to repair and strengthen damaged hair by coating each strand, creating fabulously long, strong hair. -SA

Mini It's Skin Power 10 GF Moisture Serum. Full size £12

It's Skin Power 10 Formula GF Effector is ideal for tackling dry, irritated complexions. Enhanced with a blend of natural ingredients, this unique, quick-absorbing serum provides an intense hit of hydration to soothe and restore. Grifola Frondosa - Provides antioxidants and moisture to the skin.

Beauty Bakerie Lip Whip liquid lipstick in ASOS Red. 5ml £16

A smudge proof and waterproof formula liquid lipstick. ASOS Red is an orangy red lip, which goes on liquid and dries matte. With full coverage in just one application, this Asos red is the perfect fit for all skintones. 

“Good Things Comes To Those Who Believe” 

Chiq ❤️

HUDA BEAUTY FAUX FILTER FOUNDATION REVIEW

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The much anticipated Faux Filter Foundation by Huda Beauty has finally been released with 30 shades range-for now, which promises to last all day, catering to all skin tones, from Lights, Medium, Tans, and Richs. Available in Online and In-Stores Selfridges, Harrods, Sephora, Cult Beauty, Brown Thomas. etc  

Huda Beauty Faux Filter Foundation (£32)

Huda Beauty describes this Foundation as.. “ Faux filter foundation is packed with ultra-refined pigments that blur imperfections, conceal hyper pigmentation and help your overall complexion appear smoother.  This intelligent liquid formula blends seamlessly with skin and dries to a radiant matte powder finish that looks luminous, never dry or cakey.”

The foundation has been marketed with a chart which tells you each shade/look in categories from lightest, medium to deepest. 

Photo: courtesy of Huda Beauty

Huda beauty also includes a shades comparison guide chart for her shades alongside different brands foundation shades, which makes it easier and useful to some extent to find your perfect shade. 

Photo Courtesy: Huda Beauty

I went into Harrods a few days after the launch to get colour matched -which I can’t stress much to do first if you can. I was matched with 440G Cinnamon. In comparison to other brands, I am in MAC shade NC45/NC47, NARS Tahoe/Cadiz depending on my Tan.. the shade matches me perfectly. The foundation cost £32 for 35ml. 

Huda Beauty Faux Filter Foundation; 440G Cinnamon (£32)

The foundation comes in a square solid plastic packaging with a shadowy matte effect on the bottom with a pump for ease of application of the product. 

A sample of the Complexion Perfection Primer comes in each box, which retails at £27 for full size which I think is amazing, as you can try out with the foundation to see if you like it or not. 

On application the foundation feels velvety and light to touch, with an immediate blur effect (filter). Has a light perfumery scent. It covers my hyper-pigmentation with ease, and a little goes a long way with this foundation as it’s super pigmented with just 1 pump needed for a full face. It does oxidize a little bit.. so get colour matched in store for your right shade. It definitely provides full coverage, the coverage is phenomenal which I live for. 

It applies super smooth, matte, blends beautifully, flawless without any patchiness and it lasted me about 5-7hours wear. I did set the foundation with powder which worked perfectly well with the formula. 

The only con however that I can say about the foundation is the fact I can’t testify on whether the claim that it is water proof as I haven’t been swimming yet... okkuurr. 

I absolutely love this foundation and will recommend this product. It is a HIT!! All I can say is get you some #FauxFilterFoundation 

“Put Your HEART, MIND and SOUL Into Even Your Smallest Acts.” 

Chiq❤️

L'OREAL HYDRA GENIUS LIQUID CARE ALOE WATER

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This is a fairly new product by L'Oréal Paris Skincare that I recently discovered and been loving... So purchasing another bottle of this gem surely called for a quick review.

L'Oreal Paris Hydra Genius Liquid Care Combination Skin 70ml. £9.99, Boots.com

"Inspired by Asian skincare, L'Oréal Paris Laboratories introduces THE LIQUID CARE. It delivers pure moisture that penetrates quickly, deeply and continuously - without overloading the skin.

INSTANTLY REFRESHES: Immediately absorbed, the water-like texture re-hydrates and reinvigorates the skin.
INSTANTLY LOCKS IN MOISTURE: The formula penetrates deeply for a healthy-looking glow
72HR RECHARGE: It releases continuous hydration and drenches the skin with moisture for up to 72 hours."
  
L'Oreal Hydra Genius is a water hydrating cream which locks in moisture for 72hrs, it is also enriched with Aloe Water & Hyaluronic Acid for an instant refreshing feeling to the skin.  Packaging looks very luxurious, an aqua blue tall glass bottle with a pump so more hygienic and easier dispense of product.

The moisturizer has a light weight texture to it, not greasy or sticky which easily glides and absorbs effortlessly into the skin without clogging my pores. 

It has a fresh and lovely aloe scent. It can be used alone or after serum. Personally I prefer to use it after my serum, making my skin feel softer, youthful and more supple. 

Great underneath makeup, provides as a smooth good base. No streaks or affect makeup staying power. 

Overall, it's an excellent affordable replacement for moisturiser.

Take only WISDOM & THE LESSON from your past experiences... Leave everything else behind you.

ChiQ ❤️